145 West 138th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

145 West 138th Street is a 5-story, 13-unit residential building in Harlem, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Kobi Zamir. The building has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent concerns emerging in 2025, including open complaints about mold and radiator issues as of April 2025. There has been recurring plumbing infrastructure problems, particularly with steam pipes, and multiple instances of unsanitary conditions related to water leaks and mold.

Heating and hot water system reliability has also been problematic, with a significant outage affecting the entire building reported in March 2025. The building currently has three open Housing Maintenance Code violations related to doors and security systems, including defective self-closing doors noted in October 2024 inspections. Earlier investigations revealed persistent building envelope and infrastructure issues, including water damage in Unit 10 and problems with fire escape maintenance.

The property has maintained a consistent record of rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025 confirming the presence of rats, though there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past seven years. The building has faced recurrent boiler-related complaints, with violations served in 2021 and 2025 regarding defective or inoperative equipment. Though there are some closed violations from 2024-2025 indicating attempts at remediation, the persistence of open complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. While some historical issues have been resolved, including water leak problems in Unit 10 and various plumbing and repair matters, the frequency and nature of recent complaints indicatecontinued concerns with building maintenance and resident comfort.